Aussies trying to get duffered aged 20+ !!!

[lisamfr]

you take your temperature either orally or vaginally (I find vaginally is more accurate for me - and yes, it seems weird until you do it for a couple of days, then just seems normal. lol) first thing in the morning, before getting out of bed, having a drink etc. when you put it on your chart, you will notice that temps are lower leading up to O and after O there is a huge increase in the progesterone your body produces, so your temp rises significantly. You can see when you have Ovulated, so you know exactly when to expect AF or BFP. It takes a couple of months to figure out your body's pattern.

you use a basal thermometer - from your chemist, if it doesnt say basal on it, I thin kyou can settle for a high quality digital thermometer with 00.0 readings because is only varies slightly some days.

I'd suggest going to fertility friend and signing up, they send you daily emails for the first 20 days or something, and they explain it all bit by bit. it's really interesting, and you feel like you have a bit more control of your body...

At first, I didn't want to make such a conscious effort to TTC, I thought it would 'just happen' but now I'm really ready, so I'm happy to be charting every day!

Thanks Mum2 - as I have friday's off work I might look into it. My AF is due monday or tuesday so I might do a test on sunday if I can hold out for that long.

 

[lisamfr]

also, starting on day of AF is best, but I started before, and it's good to get the hang of it a bit before it's the real thing.

Oh ok. Then will have to look into tomorrow. Should I do a pg test before them?? Dont want to buy on if I am pg.

 

[Trying2b2mums]

Lisa- thanks for asking that, bc i was about too.

I have a bbt, tried to use it, orally, was so all over the place, I think bc I didnt wake at the same time (no job), and I was getting over a flu, so temp was a mess, and I gave up. But you women are convincing me its the way to go. So I might start temping, vaginally from Mum 2Q suggestions bc I seem too erratic- temp wise, and figure out FF site, and if I get BFP this time around then freaking awesome and if not, at least I'll have a hang of temping and charting, b/c I've never charted anything, seemed so mundane, but after 8 cycles I guess I better change something!!! My partner is starting to think the donor and me might not be compatible, b/c of something someone said at work, and I just don't think that's the case. Thanks for all the info Mum 2 and Angel!!!

 

[lisamfr]

Thanks Angel, Looks like I have a night full of reading ahead off me lol

 

[Pauls_angel]

I figure it is worth it... given each egg only lives for such a short time after ovulation - knowing when it is seems kinda important Good luck to both of you - I personally think it is kind of fun to chart... maybe that's just me though

 

[lisamfr]

So how is everyone’s day going?

I am so glad my four day week is over and I get to spend three days with my daughter.

But the weather isn’t looking good for us. The weather has been horrible so windy & cold that’s Melbourne for you I guess.

My day has gone so quick talking to you lovley ladies today its been awesome heading about how everyone is doing.

 

[Pauls_angel]

My day is going ok... although I am off work sick... I have a sinus infection and am on antibiotics... it has been very restful though - watching chick flicks and chilling out on the lounge

What does everyone do for work? I am a primary school teacher - I teach Year 2 and have 19 lovely children in my class - 11 boys and 8 girls

 

[lisamfr]

My day is going ok... although I am off work sick... I have a sinus infection and am on antibiotics... it has been very restful though - watching chick flicks and chilling out on the lounge

What does everyone do for work? I am a primary school teacher - I teach Year 2 and have 19 lovely children in my class - 11 boys and 8 girls

I work at the world trade centre in admin & do some function in the buidling for staff & tenants. Us to work full time back since I returned in Feb only doing four day so I can spend time with my daughter who is only 13 months.

 

[Trying2b2mums]

I've just registered on fertility friend, watching the tutorial videos, getting to know the site.

Day has been ok, interview went well, will know tomorrow and if yes, start on Monday. Its full time as the group leader in the infant room. Excited!!! I've always worked in toddler or infant rooms, I have a bachelors degree in child development and emphasis in early childhood, birth-5years. Definitely not a career you get in for the money, but I absolutely love what I do.

Been having several sharp twinges, some cramping. Its centered, where I believe uterus is, but also slightly to the right, but not as far as I get ovarian or AF cramps. No other symptoms today.

Weekend starts now for us too as my partner only works a 4 day week mon-thurs. Hoping to get some work done in the garden, weather permitting. Been really windy and cold on the gold coast, hoping for no rain at least!!

 

[Mum 2 Quigley]

also, starting on day of AF is best, but I started before, and it's good to get the hang of it a bit before it's the real thing.

Oh ok. Then will have to look into tomorrow. Should I do a pg test before them?? Dont want to buy on if I am pg.

I would buy one anyway if I were you, it will come in handy. Even just to check little one's temp if they are sick or something. You will be able to re-use it outside of ttc.

2mums, its def worth it, especially with your timing being a bit more crucial than the rest of ours with organising your donor. It might turn out to save you some money too, at least you know when to stop trying after you have def ov'd.

You will also find girls on this site will answer questions pretty quickly, and ff does all of the working out for you.

The thing I'm still getting used to is checking my cm. getting better at it tho.

Angel - haha only just beat you I think! I work in curtains and blinds- selling, installing, measuring etc plus office work.

 

[Maddy40]

Trying2B I have trouble with temping too as I work different shifts and the hours change regularly, so sometimes I might be getting up at 5am, other times 2pm!

 

[Trying2b2mums]

Maddy- Ive just set an alarm on the ff mobile for 630am, thats when my partner has to get up, and if i get this job some days i have to be there at 6 so it will be taken earlier that day, and i guess i just sacrifice and take it at 630 am on the weekends and go back to sleep! we'll see how i go!!! If it works then its all worth it, is how im looking at it, and if i get BFP from it, well then ill be used to being woke up before the baby gets here, hahaha!

still hoping for a bfp this month and wont need ff this year! but ....

fx!!

 

[LLPM]

Wow you ladies have been busy posting away all Arvo!! Lol.
I'm a stay at home mummy! LOVE it, would never work to pay for a bigger house, better car, nicer Clothes etc! I love being the one who is there for them when they wake from their naps, to give them their meals and teach them about the world around them! I know some people say they'd feel unfulfilled staying at home but I just can't get that...I get my emotional, physical, need to feel needed top up numerous times a day!

 

[Mum 2 Quigley]

I'd suggest just doing it when you wake, they use the blue outline circles like on my chart if your data entry changes, just enter correct time and ff will decide if it's accurate or not. You can still get the idea over time. You'll figure it out after a while. I'm far from expert, but I usually take mine if I wake and there is less than 3 hours to wake up time, if there is longer then I go back to sleep and do it when I wake again. So my times are taken hours apart some days, but I can still see a pattern forming. I hope you get BFP this time too!!!! I've got everything crossed for you!

Maddy, I think same for you, just make a note of time differences and do it after 3 hours sleep!

 

[Mum 2 Quigley]

Wow you ladies have been busy posting away all Arvo!! Lol.
I'm a stay at home mummy! LOVE it, would never work to pay for a bigger house, better car, nicer Clothes etc! I love being the one who is there for them when they wake from their naps, to give them their meals and teach them about the world around them! I know some people say they'd feel unfulfilled staying at home but I just can't get that...I get my emotional, physical, need to feel needed top up numerous times a day!

I think that is the hardest, most rewarding job in the world !!

 

[Trying2b2mums]

Wow you ladies have been busy posting away all Arvo!! Lol.
I'm a stay at home mummy! LOVE it, would never work to pay for a bigger house, better car, nicer Clothes etc! I love being the one who is there for them when they wake from their naps, to give them their meals and teach them about the world around them! I know some people say they'd feel unfulfilled staying at home but I just can't get that...I get my emotional, physical, need to feel needed top up numerous times a day!

I plan on being stay at home mum when I have someone to stay at home for!!! And as a born entrepreuner, and dreamer, I will hopefully have an at home day care in the granny flat at home, a small venture just me with my kids and maybe 3-5 others. Then i can get paid to watch my own children as well as socialize them and help a few other families that want that in home care but cant provide it.
I agree with Mum2- hardest job, but most rewarding too!!
Thanks Mum2- i always thought it had to be at the same time daily, lots to learn! thanks again

 

[Pauls_angel]

Hi ladies... I also just temp when I wake up... during the week it ranges from 5am - 7am and on weekends from 7am -9am... the pattern is still there - so long as you take it first thing after at least 3hrs it is fairly accurate. I had a jump of 0.6 degrees when I ov's so it was pretty clear even though my temps hadn't been constant each day... checking cm helps to narrow it down too - not that I am that good at doing it yet - only strted checking cm this month

I plan on being a stay at home mum too - I may work the odd casual teaching day here and there to help supplement DH's income when big bills are due etc.

 

[Trying2b2mums]

Angel- thanks for temping advice too. im trying to wrap my head around the charting on ff. Just looking at yours and taking your last statement to mind, when charting your cm what are the L, M, H's in the pink section?

Been a bit emotional this afternoon/evening, had to fight back tears at the interview just talking about aspects of the job, and now fighting back tears at Location, Location, Location bc they got their house! Normally I'm not this crazy, although i do admit a few cycles back, I did cry at the footy, Braith Anasta -(who is not even a fav player, not on my fav team) made me cry bc he just looked so happy after he scored a try, hahaha, I think I might have had a chemical one that cycle. So hoping these emotions are a good sign of recent implantation.

 

[LLPM]

2mums, l,m,h, is the flow of period, light, medium, heavy etc! And where there is a star (*) it's spotting! you'll get the hang of it soon - I'm going to chart next cycle again if AF shows!

 

[Trying2b2mums]

2mums, l,m,h, is the flow of period, light, medium, heavy etc! And where there is a star (*) it's spotting! you'll get the hang of it soon - I'm going to chart next cycle again if AF shows!

Oh duh!! hahaha, thanks heaps!! Im starting to temp/chart tomorrow, but still hoping for a BFP this time, but if not ill have my foot in the door and hopefully have the hang of it by then!